A narrow glimpse into discovering myself, Anna Maren, left to her own thoughts and decisions for the first time. My accelerated growing up took place on the backdrop of the international volunteer camp in France. I had explored different cultures, met new people, and learned the very principles of volunteerism. The series captures the daily life of volunteers restoring a UNESCO-listed castle.

Finalist at the 2024 Slovak Press Photo in the ‘Students and Young Photographers up to 26 Years (international category)’ category.